Things will really be hopping here in our Valley Home community on Saturday, March 30th! We have received word that the grounds located at the "old" school will be visited by our friend, The Easter Bunny! Our furry little friend has sent a special message that, with the help of our Valley Home 4-Hers, they are planning on having hundreds of colorful eggs hidden in marked areas of the playing field. We are told that there will be plenty of prizes, candy, games and contest, in addition to the traditional hunt! Staring time for the fun event will be 10 a.m. This year for the first time, members of the Oakdale Historical Society will present a special prize to a winner of the hunt. More information on the hunt and the OHS prize in next week's column.
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Just a reminder, that this coming Saturday evening is the Valley Home 4-H Tri-Tip dinner. Take out dinners will be available between 5 and 6 p.m. with sit down dinner served from 6-8:30. Dinner consists of Tri-Tip, Portuguese Beans, Baked Potatoes, Green Salad, Roll and Dessert. There will also be a silent Auction and a Door Prize Drawing. See you there!
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We have received word that Valley Home resident Amanda Monschein has been busy illustrating a children's book. Great job, Amanda! We hope to be able to share some more information from Amanda about her artistic work.
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We have also received word from our local author and artist, Michelle McKenzie that March 12 is the Official Release of her children's book, "Beaver's Big Discovery." There will be a Book Signing Event for Michelle on Wednesday, March 20th, at Ragamuffin in McHenry Village in Modesto.
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Valley Home School PTC is appreciating the school's classified Staff on Thursday with a luncheon.
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Checking out the school calendar, we share the news that this Friday will have our basketball team scheduled for a home game with the opponents being the team from Shiloh.
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Circle March 18th on your calendar and plan to attend the meeting with San Joaquin County Public Works to discuss the results of their recent study on Lone Tree Road. The meeting concerns the heavy truck activity that has been going on which also crosses into Valley Home for a section of the road. This will be an outdoor meeting so you need to bring a chair and dress for the weather. The time will be 9 a.m. and the location is Steinegul at Tiffany Lane. Go northbound Steinegul Road from Lone Tree, first left is Tiffany Lane, first on the left is shop, covered horse arena, fenced. Please take 30 minutes of your day and attend the meeting.
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We have received word that Beci Mullins has accepted a job offer to work on a sheep ranch in South Dakota. Beci is really excited about going and working and learning on such a large operation. She will be leaving in early April to work through the lambing season.
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Our 4-H archery group met this past Saturday. The group always has a great time. It has been announced that there will be a First Annual 4-H Archery contest sponsored by Mendocino County coming up on the calendar soon.
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Sunday School at St. John's Lutheran Church will commence on Sunday, March 17th in the Church basement Hall at 10 a.m. For more information please contact Estelle Barnhill at 847-0164 or call 847-0733.
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Valley Home Silent Movie Buffs will also want to circle May 18th on their calendars for another great show of Silent Movies. Please keep an eye on this column as more information will be forthcoming on the movies and time.
